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Pain after wisdom tooth removed
Hi it's the 6th day of my wisdom teeth removal I still have pain in my upper jaw both the side although I got the upper left wisdom tooth removed but why my right side is also paining and still upper jaw is paining badly
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After wisdom tooth removal,you should adhere the post extraction protocol
Don't do:
Rinsing mouth
Spitting
Hot food or drinks
Strenuous physical activity
Do:Ice pack externally
Soft, cold or lukewarm diet
Rest with head elevated.
If you skip the medication,it will also cause poor wound healing.
If there pain aggrevate on third day,it will be a dry socket
You should visit dentist for dry socket management .
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you should visit dentist for further management
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Do warm saline rinses atleast 5-6 times daily
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If the extraction was long, complicated or if you've spitted with force within 24 hours of suregery- then healing could be painful.
If none, then sometimes mouth opeing for long during extraction also leads to discomfort later on.
Continue warm water saline gargles and hot compression for a few days.
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If the pain doesnt resides then kindly get it rechecked and re evaluated
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The pain might be there for a week if it’s surgical extraction but it’s always better to visit the dentist if there is still pain
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Was it a surgical extraction? Normally pain subsides completely within 7 days . You may talk to your dentist and let him know regarding both , the pain in the extracted area as well as in the right area too.
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Normally, it takes about 2â3 days for the pain to settle. But if you're still experiencing pain even after 6 days, especially if it's not improving, it's best to consult a dentist for further evaluation
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Dr. Omkar Jathar
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Pune
Pain on the 6th day after wisdom tooth removal can still be normal, especially if the extraction was surgical.
Sometimes the pain can radiate to the opposite side of the jaw or ear because of:
• muscle strain during surgery
• mild inflammation in the upper jaw
• referred pain from the same nerve supplying both sides
However, increasing or persistent pain may also indicate:
• food lodgement in the socket
• early infection (dry socket)
• sinus inflammation (if upper wisdom tooth)
What you can do:
• warm salt-water rinses 3–4 times a day
• take the prescribed painkillers/antibiotics
• avoid chewing on that side
If the pain is not improving or getting worse, it’s best to visit your dentist for a quick checkup to rule out dry socket or sinus-related issues.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Since the surgical site is still freshly extracted so it takes time to heal
If it is extremely paining then kindly visit once to your dentist
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